Mangalore: Mudipu Parish Priest Fr Andrew Celebrates 25 Yrs of Priesthood


News & Pics: Stanley Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (RD/SB)

Mangalore, May 19: Fr Andrew D’Souza, parish priest of Bless Joseph Vaz parish, Mudipu, here celebrated his silver jubilee of priesthood, during a Thanksgiving Mass held at St Roque church, Neerude, here on Thursday May 19. 

Fr Andrew concelebrated the Holy Mass along with many priests on the occasion.

Carmelite Fr George Santhumayor, superior of St Joseph’s Monastery, Bikarnakatte in his homily, emphasized on the role of clergies in building vibrant parish community.



Fr Andrew’s family members, well wishers and parishioners and Mudipu and Neerude parishes attended the Holy Mass. 

A simple felicitation programme was held after the Holy Mass at the parish hall.

Fr Andrew’s mother Eliza Cardoza, Neerude parish priest Fr Ronald D’Souza and Fr Robert D’Souza were present on the dais.

Fr Robert D’Souza congratulated Fr Andrew on behalf of the family. Fr Ronald D’Souza congratulated Fr Andrew on behalf of the Neerude parishioners. 

Fr Andrew D’Souza thanked all those who have helped in his priestly life and presented floral bouquet to his mother Eliza Cardoza. 

Neerude parish choir sang the congratulatory song, while Prem Kumar and group sang on behalf of the family.

Fr Ajit Rodrigues proposed the vote of thanks. Mudipu assistant parish priest Fr Vinod Lobo compered the programme.

  

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  • Gration D' Souza, Kulshekar/ Muscat

    Wed, May 25 2011

    Rev. Fr. Andrew,
    may the almighty shower his blessings while you are celebrating 25th Anniversary of pristhood and peace, joy and good health be yours always.

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  • Joseph Rego, Kinnigoli/Ras al khaimah

    Wed, May 25 2011

    Congratulation Fr. Andrew. Wish you good health and all the best for your future missions.May the almighty God bless you and take to your Golden Jubilee without any obstacles.

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  • Sr.Therese, Niddodi/Bangalore

    Mon, May 23 2011

    Congragulations dear Fr.Andrew as you celebrate silver jubilee as a priest, a priest at the heart of God rendering loving service to the people.May God bless you always.Praying for your good health.

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  • Vincent Coelho, Omzoor/Kuwait

    Mon, May 23 2011

    Congratulations to You FR.Andrew
    May The Lord Bless You Always.
    Wishes From:Vincent Coelho&Fly

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  • sunilsanthumayor, dubai/neerude

    Sun, May 22 2011

    dear fr.congrats at your 25th ordination jublile
    god blees

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  • Sr.Monthy, Ujire

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Congratulations to you dear Fr. Andrew on the occasion of silver jubilee of your priesthood. I count the blessings of God showered upon Ujire parish through your person. May God grant you sufficient inner strength to proclaim His goodnews. Be sure of my prayers for you dear Fr. Andrew.

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  • wishes/Cynthia moras,, BAJPE

    Sat, May 21 2011

    congratulations to u Fr. Andrew. May the Lord bless u always..cynthia moras & Fly

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  • VINCENT DCOSTA &FLY, valencia

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Congratulations to you Fr.Andrew.May the Lord Bless you always.
    Wishes from
    Vincy,Neena,Vinith and Vernon

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  • Norbert, Bantval/Kuwait

    Sat, May 21 2011

    DEAR FR ANDREW,
    CONGRATS TO YOU ON YOUR SILVER JUBILEE PRIESTHOOD.
    May GOD shower upon you his choicest abundant blessings.

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  • janet & cyril vas , Omzoor

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Congradulations Dear Fr. May God Bless you always with good health and peace of mind.
    May this silver turn into Gold and platinum...

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  • Nelson and Smily Goveas, Kulshekar / Dubai

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Dear Rev.Fr.Andrew D Souza, Congratulations on your 25th(Silver Jubilee) Priestly ordination. May the Almighty God shower his choicest blessings upon you and your missionary works.........

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  • Alwine, Treesa, Alston & Aileen Goveas, Kulshekar / Qatar

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Dear Fr Andrew,We wish you our hearty Congratulations on this special occasion of Silver Jubilee day of your priestly ordination.May the Lord Almighty shower His Choicest Blessings on you and all of your missions, your ways and all your needs.We offer you our sincere prayers, support and well wishes for ever......

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  • Rudy D' Souza & Family Kuwait, Omzoor/Kuwait

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Congratulations Father Andrew on the occassion of your 25th Priesthood Anniversary a Silver Jubliee. You are really a achiever and achieved a lot in Omzoor for the betterment of the community, I can highlight the few as St. Anthony's Church Fermai, English medium School for Omzoor, water facilities for the church, Cultural performing stage for Omzoor etc. in a very short span. Thank you father. God Bless you. Long live father.Once again Congratulations.

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  • Valerian Saldanha, Church Compound/ Kulshekar

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Dear Fr. Andrew, Congrats at your 25th Ordination Jubilee.May the showers of blessing pour on always and wishing you a good health. Your smile face keeps our memories fresh.
    Vally,Savitha,Vanessa & Daniel- Dubai

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  • MARINA NORMA MENEZES, VITTAL / DUBAI

    Sat, May 21 2011

    Derar Rev. Fr. Andrew

    Congratulations! to you, that u have copleted 25yrs years service in Jesus. I have attended your first Holy Mass in Nirude after your ordination. The day I remember now. Thanks to GOD that he made everyting sucess in your Priesthood life. May his blessings filled abanduntly on your further mission. best wishes from Menezes family near church vittal.

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  • Vesleeta Steevan, Karkal/ UAE

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Congratulation Father

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  • cynthia, kulshekar

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Dear Fr.Andrew
    Congratulations to u on yr Silver Jubilee Priesthood. I can still remember those days when u were a assitant parish priest in Kulshekar. Whenever anybody came u had always a smiling smile and a loving word which would console the people. V pray to Almighty God to give u good health n happieness n strength to come across allthe good things in life.
    As the years pass very soon one day we will wait for yr Golden
    Jubilee Celebrations.
    with love
    Shyam Cynthia n Smitha.

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  • Consci & Janet Ujire, Belthangady

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Dear Fr., Conguralations on your Silver Jubilee. May the Al Mighty Give you good health and peace of mind. Bless you more in days to come in your mission.

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  • Fr.J.B.crasta, Mangalore

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Dear V.Rev.Fr, Andrew, Congratulations on the Anniversary of Your Ordination.
    Fr.J.B.Crasta

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  • Cyril & Mable Fernandes, Kulshekar / Dubai

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Dear Fr. Andrew,We wish you our hearty congratulations on the Silver Jubilee day of your priestly ordination. May the Lord Almighty shower His Choicest Blessings on you and all of your missions, your ways and all your needs. We offer you our sincere prayers....

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  • Fr. Michael s, mangalore

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Congrates! Fr.Andrew.May Jesus Be with u always

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  • Jerry Kulshekar & Fly, Kulshekar

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Dear Fr.Andrew, congratulations on your silver jubilee of priesthood. We thank God for blessing our community with a good shephered like you. May the Lord shower his choicest blessings upon you, fill you with his grace and guide you to continue the good work that you have started 25 years ago. We are grateful to you for all that you are to our entire family.
    Jerry,Benny,Sunil,Shailu,Canil,Buela & the rest of the family members

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  • Thomas and Janet DSouza, Ujire / London

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Dear Fr Andrew, Congratulations on your Silver Jubilee as a Priest. We always remember your happy smile, kindness and encouraging personality.
    May the Lord bless you and keep you happy and healthy to serve the community and the needy.

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  • Fr Eugene Lobo S.J., Neerude/Rome

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Dear Fr Andrew, Warm wishes abd hearty congratulations to you as celebrate your Silver Jubilee as a Priest in the Vineyard of the Lord. I pray to the Lord to bless you abundantly and shower his plentiful graces on you so that you will enjoy many more years of fruitful ministry as a priest. I extend the wishes to all your family members for the genersity as they have given the best to Jesus.

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  • Arun Babitha , PERMANNUR MANGALORE

    Fri, May 20 2011

    CONGRULATIONS FATHER..

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  • julianabraggs (dsouza), Mermajal (mayyadi), Ghatkopar

    Fri, May 20 2011

    Congratulations Fr. Andrew. May God grant you good health to serve the people in his vineyard. On this occasion, I would remind of the service you have rendered in the Holy Family Church, Omzoor. The special love and care shown to my parents (Late) Mr. Marcel D Souza (mayyadi) and Mrs. Benedicta. Happy to see you celebrating the 25 years of your priesthood. Hope we will see you celebrating 50 years.........and on and on.......

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  • Philip M, Bola

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Congratulation Fr Andrew, May God bless you

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  • lily chandran, Kulshekar/Kelarai

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Rev.Fr.Andrew D Souza,Hearty congratulations at your 25th Ordination Jubilee. You have been a blessing to thousands of people and a comfort through the word of God.

    We pray Almighty to grant you health and happiness in the years to come and bless your fruitful service to the community.

    Lily Chandran and family.

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  • Suraj Noronha, Mangalore

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Congratulations Fr Andrew, you are a blessing to all of us in Mangalore.
    Wishing you all the best for your future mission.

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  • Jolly Deepak Veigas, Omzoor/Singapore

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Hi Fr. Andrew, congratulation...

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  • maxim dsouza, karkala

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Dear Fr. Andrew, Congrats at your 25th Ordination Jubilee. May God bless you with good health. Keep smiling always.

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  • Dr. Fr. I. C. Pinto OCD, Karandady/ Italy

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Hello Fr. Andew, congratulations. May God bless you and may you have all that you heart desires.
    May you have many more of those celebations.
    Fr. Ivan

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  • Ronald vaz, Omzur-derebail

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Congatulations fr Andrew,
    May this silver turn into Gold and platinum...
    Memories of yours are still fresh .
    KEEP SMILING AS U DO ALWAYS.

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  • oswald, Muchuru

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Congratulations on the Anniversary of Your Ordination
    Thank you for your loving service to the Church.
    May God bless you abundantly in your priestly ministry.

    Ozy and Fly (Ferar)
    Bendoor

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIRO, MANGALORE

    Thu, May 19 2011

    DEAR FR ANDREW, CONGRATS TO YOU ON YOUR SILVER JUBILEE PRIESTHOOD. PEOPLE LOVE YOU AND ACCEPT YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE DOWN TO EARTH IN YOUR APPROACH AND YOU ARE A GOOD SHEPHERD WHICH YOU SHOWED WHEREVER YOU ARE SENT. YOU ARE A POWERFUL PREACHER AND CONQUERER BUT ALWAYS FOR THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. MAY THIS SILVER TURN INTO GOLD AND MAY YOU HAVE GOLDEN DAYS IN YOUR NEW PARISH....WITH WISHES AND PRAYERS..

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  • Stan Rodrigues OCD, Farla/Rome

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Congratulations to you Fr. Andrew. We always appreciate your cordial and welcoming spirit with a lovely smile. May the Lord bless you always.

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  • Rudolf V. D'Souza OCD, Madanthyar

    Thu, May 19 2011

    Dear Fr. Andrew, Congrats at your 25th Ordination Jubilee. May God shower upon you his choicest abundant blessings and give you long life with good health of mind and body. Fr. Rudy

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